Puja Tomar says more girls are coming forward as MMA grows in India
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Puja Tomar said in a Times of India article published on 2026-11-08 that she has seen mixed martial arts grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight.
She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train.
After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.